--- title: "Thwaites Glacier Melting Faster Than Expected, Scientists Warn" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/climate/thwaites-glacier-melting-faster-than-expected-scientists-warn" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/thwaites-glacier-melting-faster-than-expected-scientists-warn" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/climate/thwaites-glacier-melting-faster-than-expected-scientists-warn.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/thwaites-glacier-melting-faster-than-expected-scientists-warn" category: "Climate" published: "2026-10-16T14:46:12.430Z" source_reported: "2026-10-16T13:55:00.831Z" updated: "2026-10-16T14:46:12.430Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 65 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-16T16:00:08.762087+00:00" --- # Thwaites Glacier Melting Faster Than Expected, Scientists Warn *New research suggests the Antarctic glacier's collapse could double its contribution to sea level rise.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, with two independent outlets and a journal cited. - Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes quotes from affected parties and names specific figures, dates, and places. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use loaded adjectives like 'Apocalypse' and 'Doomsday' but the body is more measured. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting faster than previously projected, a new study shows. - This accelerated melting could double the glacier's contribution to global sea level rise, according to researchers. - The glacier's collapse could eventually raise sea levels by more than two feet, potentially up to 10 feet if it holds back the wider Antarctic ice sheet. - Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory conducted the research, published in Nature Communications. The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is melting at a faster rate than previously projected, according to new research. Scientists involved in the study warn that this accelerated melting could double the glacier's contribution to global sea level rise. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications. The research, conducted by glaciologists from the University of California, Irvine, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, used a new ice sheet model. This model better reflects processes occurring at the glacier's grounding line, the point where the ice lifts off the seabed. The study indicates that seawater flushing in and out with the tides, a process known as tidal pumping, allows warm ocean water to penetrate deep beneath the ice, causing vigorous melting. This mechanism is accelerating the retreat of the glacier. ## Potential Sea Level Rise The Thwaites Glacier, sometimes referred to as the 'Doomsday Glacier', currently contributes about 4% to global sea level rise. If it were to collapse, it holds enough water to raise sea levels by more than two feet. Its role as a barrier to the larger Antarctic ice sheet means its collapse could ultimately lead to a rise of around 10 feet. The new study suggests that by 2100, Thwaites could contribute up to 1.2 inches to sea level rise, twice previous estimates, even without further global warming. ## What the coverage left out None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports printed below mention the specific projection of a 60% chance that the glacier will be unpinned from a large ridge called the Mouginot Ridge by the end of the century, after which it is likely to retreat quickly. None of the right-rated reports mention the specific figure of 1.2 inches of sea level rise by 2100 as a potential outcome of the new model, a detail present in centre and left-rated reports. ## Who covered it Shares of the 59 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 9% (5) - Centre: 79% (47) - Right: 12% (7) 23 of 82 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-16T16:00:08.762087+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-16T16:45:14.046Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted the accelerated melting and the potential for doubled sea level rise. Several reports used the term 'Doomsday Glacier' or 'Apocalypse Glacier' in their headlines. Il Fatto Quotidiano noted the glacier's size, comparing it to Florida, and its potential to inundate coastal communities from Miami to Manila. IBTimes UK reported that the glacier could contribute twice as much to sea-level rise by 2100, citing the importance of seawater movement beneath the ice. Novinky.cz stated the glacier could raise ocean levels more than expected and lose important natural supports. Gizmodo focused on ocean water seeping under the glacier and the doubling of its sea-level threat. TVN24.pl reported that the glacier is losing ice faster than previously thought, with processes between the floating and seabed-resting parts being responsible. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the 'aggressive' melting and the increased impact on sea level rise. CTV News reported that the planet's widest glacier is melting 'more aggressively' than projected, with impacts on sea level rise potentially doubling current estimates. TF1 INFO alerted that the 'Glacier of the End of the World' melts 'faster' than expected. Euronews reported that the Doomsday Glacier is 'committed' to melting and questioned whether it can be stopped, noting its collapse would contribute an estimated 65cm to global sea level rise. KCRA 3, WCVB, WLWT, WMUR, and Koco News5 all used similar headlines stating scientists knew the glacier was melting but did not realise how 'aggressively'. WLWT and WLKY also used this phrasing. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted the increased threat of sea level rise and the glacier's size. Globo's headline stated the melting of the 'Final Judgement Glaze' could have an impact twice as great as imagined. Times of India reported that the Britain-sized Doomsday Glacier is melting faster than feared, with warm ocean waters intruding beneath its surface. GB News stated the 'Doomsday Glacier' the size of Great Britain threatens UK coastlines. Tippinsights reported that a new study warns the Doomsday Glacier could raise sea levels twice as much as estimated, contributing up to 30 millimetres by 2100. TV Azteca noted the Antarctic monster accelerated its thaw by losing about 50 billion tons of ice a year. The News reported that the Doomsday Glacier melts more aggressively than thought. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 6 - high: 20 - unknown: 24 - veryHigh: 32 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/environnement/2026-10-16/le-glacier-de-lapocalypse-grand-comme-la-floride-fond-vitesse-grand-v-et) — The Glacier of the Apocalypse, Big as Florida, Melts at High Speed V and Scientists Did Not Expect Such a Decline - [e-thessalia.gr](https://e-thessalia.gr/oi-epistimones-proeidopoioyn-o-pagetonas-tis-apokalypsis-lionei-poly-pio-grigora-apo-oso-perimenan) — Scientists Warn: 'Apocalypse Glacier' Is Melting Much Faster than Expected - [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/meio-ambiente/noticia/2026/10/16/derretimento-de-geleira-do-juizo-final-pode-ter-impacto-duas-vezes-maior-do-que-se-imaginava-no-nivel-do-mar-aponta-estudo.ghtml) — The Melting of 'Final Judgement Glaze' Can Have Even Greater Impact - [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/epistimi/epistimi/o-pagetonas-tis-apokalypsis-oi-epistimones-ypotimisan-tin-apeili-diplasia-i-symvoli-tou-stin-anodo-tis-stathmis-tis-thalassas) — "The Apocalypse Glacier": Scientists Underestimated the Threat – Its Contribution to Sea Level Rise Is Double - [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/climate/lednikyt-na-strashnija-syd-se-topi-dva-pyti-po-byrzo-ot-prognoziranoto-kakvo-oznachava-tova-za-sveta-news_2651098.html) — Doomsday Glacier Is Melting Twice as Fast as Predicted: What Does This Mean for the World? - [Rzeczpospolita](https://klimat.rp.pl/klimat/art45345671-lodowiec-zaglady-topnieje-agresywniej-niz-sadzono-to-prawdziwy-zwrot-akcji) — The Doomsday Glacier Is Melting More “Aggressively” than Previously Thought. “It's a Real Twist” - [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/ambiente/degelo/este-e-o-glaciar-do-juizo-final-e-esta-a-derreter-mais-agressivamente-do-que-se-pensava/20261016/6ad1ea56d34e9a786e75c80f) — This Is the Final Judgement Glacier, and It's Melting "More Aggressively" than You Thought. - [London Loves Business](https://londonlovesbusiness.com/doomsday-glacier-deteriorating-twice-as-fast-as-feared-as-scientists-warn-of-rising-seas) — ‘Doomsday Glacier’ deteriorating twice as fast as feared as scientists warn of rising seas - London Business News - [Il Fatto Quotidiano](https://ilfattoquotidiano.it/2026/10/16/attenzione-il-ghiacciaio-dellapocalisse-si-sta-sciogliendo-piu-velocemente-del-previsto-rischia-di-saltare-il-tappo-antartico-lallarme-degli-scienziati/8540301) — "Watch Out, the Apocalypse Glacier Is Melting Faster than Expected, It Risks Jumping the Antarctic 'Rope'": the Alarm of Scientists - [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/environnement-ecologie/le-glacier-de-la-fin-du-monde-fond-plus-rapidement-que-prevu-alertent-les-scientifiques-2470277.html) — The "Glacier of the End of the World" Melts "Faster" than Expected, Alert the Scientists - [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/dunya-haberleri/kiyamet-buzulu-beklenenden-hizli-eriyor-deniz-seviyesi-tahminleri-2078756) — The Doomsday Glacier Is Melting Faster than Expected: Sea Level Predictions May Change. - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/britain-sized-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-faster-than-feared/articleshow/134984803.cms) — Britain-sized Doomsday Glacier is melting faster than feared - [Unknown](https://science.focus.ua/uk/nauka/771386-lodovik-sudnogo-dnya-ye-nebezpechnishim-nizh-vvazhalosya-ranishe-riven-morya-pidvishchitsya-udvichi) — The Doomsday Glacier Is More Dangerous than Previously Thought: Sea Level Will Rise by Half - [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/10/16/doomsday-glacier-will-keep-melting-even-if-oceans-cool-heres-why-cutting-emissions-still-m) — The Doomsday Glacier is ‘committed’ to melting. Can we stop it? - [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/dunya/bilim-insanlari-tedirgin-kiyamet-buzulu-beklenenden-daha-hizli-eriyor-548943) — Scientists Are Worried! The Doomsday Glacier Is Melting Faster than Expected! - [Unknown](https://chosun.com/economy/science/2026/10/16/LDVEDTA6O5FHJJYAL2GCPDKGMQ) — Antarctic ‘Glacier of Doom’ Will Continue Melting for 150 Years Even If Global Warming Is Stopped - [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/chuyen-gia-canh-bao-song-bang-ngay-tan-the-tan-nhanh-khac-thuong-20261016095832890.htm) — Experts Warn that the "Doomsday Glacier" Is Melting Unusually Fast. - [TA3.com](https://ta3.com/clanok/1076939/ladovec-sudneho-dna-moze-zdvihnut-hladinu-oceanov-viac-nez-sa-cakalo-vedci-varuju-pred-kritickym-rokom-2038) — 'Doomsday Glacier' Could Raise Ocean Levels More Than Expected. Scientists Warn of Critical Year 2038 - [e1.ru](https://e1.ru/text/world/2026/10/16/76703593) — The Doomsday Glacier Is Melting Faster and More Aggressively — It Will Destroy Thousands of Cities Around the World - [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/thwaites-glacier-sea-level-rise-study-1825949) — 'Doomsday Glacier' Could Contribute Twice as Much to Sea-Level Rise by 2100, Scientists Warn - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/ghetarul-apocalipsei-se-topeste-mai-repede-decat-credeau-oamenii-de-stiinta-modelele-vechi-au-gresit-de-patru-ori-23826237) — The 'Apocalypse Glacier' Is Melting Faster than Scientists Thought. Old Models Were Wrong Four Times - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/doomsday-glacier-melting-aggressively-climate-change/74148996) — Scientists knew Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [Ilta-Sanomat](https://is.fi/tiede/art-2000012345939.html) — "Doomsday Glacier" Melting Faster Than Thought – Consequences Could Be Catastrophic - [Fox 19 Now](https://fox19.com/2026/10/15/doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-previously-projected-study-says) — ‘Doomsday’ glacier is melting more aggressively than previously projected, study says - [Interesting Engineering](https://interestingengineering.com/science/thwaites-glacier-sea-level-rise-model) — Thwaites Glacier could raise seas twice as much as once feared - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/science/doomsday-glacier-size-great-britain-threatens-uk-coastlines) — 'Doomsday Glacier' the size of Great Britain threatens UK coastlines as new study warns of rising seas - [Il Messaggero](https://ilmessaggero.it/scienza/ghiacciaio_apocalisse_si_sta_sciogliendo_modelli_cosa_dicono_cosa_significa-9827325.html) — The Glacier of the Apocalypse Is Melting Faster than Expected, that's What It Means. - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/6623b206eda0c01d) — New Study Warns Doomsday Glacier Could Raise Sea Levels Twice As Much As Estimated - [tippinsights](https://tippinsights.com/new-study-warns-doomsday-glacier-could-raise-sea-levels-twice-as-much-as-estimated) — New Study Warns Doomsday Glacier Could Raise Sea Levels Twice As Much As Estimated - [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20261015/kiyamet-buzulu-sanilandan-daha-hizli-eriyor-deniz-seviyesi-tahminleri-iki-katina-cikabilir-1109582990.html) — The Doomsday Glacier Is Melting Faster than Expected: Sea Level Predictions Could Double. - [TV Azteca](https://tvazteca.com/aztecanoticias/el-glaciar-del-fin-del-mundo-se-derrite-mas-rapido-que-pasara-cuando-ya-no-exista) — Count Down Under the Ice: The Glacier "of the End of the World" Melts More and More; This Is What Scientists Say - [TVN24.pl](https://tvn24.pl/tvnmeteo/nauka/lodowiec-zaglady-traci-lod-szybciej-niz-sadzono-st9289044) — Doomsday Glacier Is Losing Ice Faster than Previously Thought. - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/ciencia/geleira-do-apocalipse-que-e-do-tamanho-da-florida-derrete-mais-rapido-que-o-previsto-segundo-cientistas) — Apocalypse Jelly that Is the Size of Florida Melts Faster than Expected, According to Scientists - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [Unknown](https://ethnos.gr/World/article/423952/oiepisthmonesproeidopoioynopagetonasthsapokalypshslioneipolypiogrhgoraapoosoperimenan) — Scientists Warn: 'Apocalypse Glacier' Is Melting Much Faster than Expected - [The News](https://thenews.com.pk/latest/1420062-new-study-sounds-alarm-as-doomsday-glacier-melts-more-aggressively-than-thought) — New study sounds alarm as Doomsday Glacier melts more aggressively than thought - [Pakistan Live News](https://pakistanlivenews.com/new-study-sounds-alarm-as-doomsday-glacier-melts-more-aggressively-than-thought) — New Study Sounds Alarm As Doomsday Glacier Melts More Aggressively Than Thought - [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20261015/nagy-a-baj-osszeomlas-fele-szaguld-a-vegitelet-gleccsere-durvan-megemelkedik-a-tengerszint-ha-ez-bekovetkezik-869940) — The Problem Is Big: the Doomsday Glacier Is Racing Towards Collapse, Sea Levels Will Rise Sharply if This Happens - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16211133/Antarctica-Doomsday-Glacier-twice-dangerous.html) — Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' is even more dangerous than we thought - [nsuzivo.rs](https://nsuzivo.rs/tehnologija/glecer-sudnjeg-dana-topi-se-brze-nego-sto-se-ocekivalo-naucnici-otkrili-sta-se-krije-ispod-leda) — Doomsday Glacier Melts Faster Than Expected: Scientists Discover What's Under the Ice - [KIFI](https://localnews8.com/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [KRDO](https://krdo.com/news/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [KVIA](https://kvia.com/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [KEYT](https://keyt.com/news/national-world/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [KESQ](https://kesq.com/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [KMIZ](https://abc17news.com/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/cnn-other/2026/10/15/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea-level-rise) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [kimt.com](https://kimt.com/news/scientists-find-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-more-aggressively-than-thought-with-big-impacts-for-sea/article_d05e42d0-0acd-529f-a596-464fe4ba409d.html) — Scientists find Doomsday Glacier is melting ‘more aggressively’ than thought, with big impacts for sea level rise - [WKOW](https://wkow.com/news/environment/scientists-knew-the-doomsday-glacier-was-melting-they-didn-t-realize-how-aggressively/article_b5845117-ee74-558a-a771-63ef59807d89.html) — Scientists knew the Doomsday Glacier was melting. They didn’t realize how ‘aggressively’ - [WebProNews](https://webpronews.com/thwaites-glaciers-hidden-vulnerability-seawater-intrusion-doubles-sea-level-projections) — Thwaites Glacier's Hidden Vulnerability: Seawater Intrusion Doubles Sea-Level Projections - [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/ocean-water-is-seeping-under-the-doomsday-glacier-and-its-sea-level-threat-just-doubled-2000825851) — Ocean Water Is Seeping Under the Doomsday Glacier—and Its Sea-Level Threat Just Doubled - [Unknown](https://techno.nv.ua/ukr/popscience/lodovik-tueytsa-nove-modelyuvannya-prognozuye-podvoyene-pidnyattya-rivnya-okeanu-do-2100-50649912.html) — Twice as Much as Expected. New Model Shows How Much the Melting of the Doomsday Glacier Will Affect Ocean Levels - [Martin Cid Magazine](https://martincid.com/science/thwaites-glacier-sea-level-rise-doubles-2100-grounding-zone) — Seawater seeping under Thwaites Glacier doubles its 2100 sea-level forecast - [Nature](https://nature.com/articles/s41467-026-77976-1) — Sea-level contribution from Thwaites Glacier doubles in an observation-constrained ice-sheet model - [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-10-thwaites-glacier-contribute-sea-previously.html) — Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea-level rise as previously projected - [ecotopical.com](https://ecotopical.com/physorg/461929/thwaites-glacier-could-contribute-twice-much-sea-level-rise) — Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea-level rise as previously projected - [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/veda-skoly-ledovec-soudneho-dne-muze-zvysit-hladinu-oceanu-vice-nez-se-cekalo-40602607) — 'Doomsday Glacier' Could Raise Ocean Levels More than Expected ## Questions **Why is the Thwaites Glacier called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?** The Thwaites Glacier is nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier' or 'Apocalypse Glacier' due to the catastrophic consequences its collapse could trigger for global sea levels and coastal communities worldwide. Its potential to raise sea levels significantly makes it a major concern for climate scientists. **How much could the Thwaites Glacier contribute to sea level rise?** The Thwaites Glacier currently contributes about 4% to global sea level rise. If it were to collapse entirely, it could raise sea levels by more than two feet. Furthermore, because it acts as a barrier to the larger Antarctic ice sheet, its collapse could ultimately lead to a rise of around 10 feet. **What is new about the latest research on the Thwaites Glacier?** New research published in Nature Communications indicates that the Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than previously projected. A new ice sheet model used by scientists suggests that the glacier's contribution to sea level rise by 2100 could be double previous estimates, potentially reaching 1.2 inches even without further global warming. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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